There are 3 ways to get from Tauranga to Papatoetoe by plane, bus, or car
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Tauranga to Papatoetoe by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Papatoetoe is to bus which costs $24 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Papatoetoe is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $70 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tauranga to Papatoetoe. However, there are services departing from Tauranga and arriving at Rosebank Road via Bay 6 Manukau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Tauranga and Papatoetoe is 158 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Tauranga to Papatoetoe without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Tauranga to Papatoetoe, including transfers.
Tauranga to Papatoetoe bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.
The best way to get from Tauranga to Papatoetoe is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $70 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
Tauranga to Papatoetoe bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Papatoetoe is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Tauranga to Papatoetoe.
What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Papatoetoe, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Tauranga to Manukau City 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–50 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tauranga to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- InterCity
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